The chat ended quickly. After all, other than Zefa, everyone present was in a high position and was usually very busy.
Crane and Huang Yuan had something important to do, so they left for the time being. Zefa, on the other hand, saw that there was no one around and it was boring to chat, so he left the table as well. However, what was surprising was that Huang Yuan actually deliberately waited for Zefa and accompanied him out of the office.
Now, only Sengoku and Karp were left in the Marshal's office.
As soon as he left, Zhan Guo's smiling face instantly disappeared and turned into a serious expression.
Karp's expression was not good either, and there was a hint of anger in his bulging temples. He casually sat in front of Zhan Guo, picked up his tea, and downed it in one gulp, complaining,
"Zhan Guo, you're too anxious this time."
Zhan Guo remained silent and did not refute.
"You're usually such a calm person. Why are you so anxious this time?”
"You have to know that Zefa only came back once, and now you're talking about his sadness. Sigh, although you're a marshal, we've been friends for decades.”
Karp's voice grew louder and louder, and saliva flew everywhere, covering Zhan Guo's face. However, Zhan Guo didn't retort.
In this huge naval headquarters, Crane gradually became apprehensive, and Zefa's heart grew estranged. Only this old boorish man remained unchanged for decades. Perhaps it was this temperament that made Karp the soul of the relationship between the few of them.
This time, Zhan Guo knew that he was in the wrong and became cowardly.
After Karp cursed for almost half an hour, Zhan Guo handed him a cup of tea and said in a deep voice,
"Are you happy now?"
Karp's face turned red. How did this guy know that I was using my official position to take revenge?
Usually, it was Karp who made mistakes, and the person who was scolded was also Karp. In the past few decades, Karp had finally found a rare opportunity to take revenge. Who would have thought that he would be seen through before he could do his best?
Karp coughed a few times and tried his best to hide the awkwardness on his face. He looked like he was not going to stoop to his level.
"I've already scolded him and said what I shouldn't have said. I have to think of a way."
Sengoku rolled his eyes and couldn't be bothered with Karp's tricks.
"Zefa is a former general of the navy. In terms of reputation, most of the higher-ups in the navy are his disciples. In terms of ability, most of the higher-ups in the navy are trained by him. No matter how he lives outside, the navy can't win."
These words left Karp stunned. He thought to himself that this cultured person's words were troublesome. He was just afraid of Zefa's popularity in the navy and wanted Zefa to come back and help the navy nurture talents.
Karp went straight to the point.
"I'm afraid the few of us won't be able to change his mind."
Sengoku pondered for a moment and nodded, agreeing with Karp's words.
In fact, when Zefa was preparing to form the pirate guerrillas, Sengoku had already persuaded Zefa, but the result was the same as today, it was useless.
These decades of friendship had made them very familiar with each other, so familiar that they did not even have any bargaining chips. It had to be said that this was also a sad thing.
"You shouldn't have mentioned the guerrillas just now. You should have slowed him down. With that, our decades of friendship is useless. Why don't we catch up first? After all, Zefa is also a person who remembers the old times. Maybe Zefa will consider it if we use the old friendship."
"Sigh, I didn't expect this. Zhan Guo, this old man really doesn't want to see the few of us become scheming people."
Karp said softly with a look of pity.
His usually careless, rough face was now showing some seriousness, giving off the aura of a naval hero.
"Then what do you think we should do? We can't just let Zefa do whatever he wants, right?"
"It's not like you don't know the current situation of the navy…Zefa was right. The navy was indeed becoming more and more conservative, but that was the situation. The pirates were increasing, but the number of people in the navy was decreasing, especially the younger generation. Other than Tao Tu, none of them had the potential to be a general.”
Zhan Guo was also indignant, and his tone became more and more intense. He, who was usually rational and gentle, was rarely angered.
Karp lowered his head, deep in thought.
Zhan Guo sighed and continued,
" If Zefa can let bygones be bygones and return to the navy to help, and let him be the chief instructor, then I can rest assured about the future of the navy. Only when the young generation is safe can the navy be tough…"
If Zenn was present, he would definitely agree with Sengoku's idea.
It was not an exaggeration to say that the Sengoku Era was the first generation, the Three Great Generals were the second generation, and Smoglina and the others were the third generation. When the three generations were compared, the difference could be clearly seen.
In the first generation, there were the Sengoku, Karpu, and Zefa. Crane was also considered half a general. In the second generation, there were three generals. In addition to the members of the first generation who had yet to retire, it could be said that this was the peak of the navy. But what happened after that?
Although Teng Hu and Green Cow became generals through the World Conscription, they were not part of the third generation.
In the third generation, other than Tao Tu, who else had the potential to be a general?
When the first and second generations grew old, the pirates still had supernovas, but what about the navy?
The answer was cruel. The navy did not have a reserve of young talents who could compete with the pirates.
The reason for this situation was not only due to the lack of talent and the navy's system, but also the lack of training.
If Zefa could return to the navy as the chief instructor, even if the third generation couldn't do it, if he could train the fourth generation, then the Sengoku Empire wouldn't have to worry so much.
Karp listened quietly. Although he was reckless, he knew these questions very well.
The office fell into a strange silence. Sengoku waited after he finished speaking, hoping that Karp could think of a way.
He waited and waited. Suddenly, a snore broke the strange silence.
Zhan Guo looked up and saw that Karp was sleeping soundly.
I was discussing the future of the navy with you, and you fell asleep again? Do you think you're lying on your old bed again?
Sengoku's anger instantly rose, and he punched Karp's buzz cut, regaining his usual imposing manner.
"Karp! You bastard, is this the time to sleep?”
plop
Karp was instantly jolted awake. He touched the lump on his head and looked at the furious Zhan Guo with a dumbfounded expression.
Yo, who am I? Where am I? Why was Zhan Guo so furious? Was his period acting up again?
After being stunned for a while, Karp finally reacted. He quickly laughed to cover up his embarrassment. Suddenly, an idea flashed in his mind. He quickly stopped Sengoku from waving his fist and said anxiously,
"This old man isn't sleeping, I'm closing my eyes and thinking about a problem."
"You can snore with your eyes closed?"
Zhan Guo had a look of disbelief on his face.
"Don't mind these details. I've thought of a way."
Karp patted his chest.
"Oh? What method? Tell me about it."
Hearing this, Zhan Guo's anger dissipated a little and he quickly asked.
"Look, Zefa definitely won't listen to our opinions, right?”
Karp counted his fingers and said seriously.
Even though Sengoku had a doubtful look on his face, he still nodded and gestured for Karp to continue.
"I don't think Sakasugi's words are useful. Maybe they're hoping Zefa doesn't come back."
Karp then opened his fingers and muttered resentfully.
"Get to the point," Zhan Guo urged impatiently.
Karp chuckled and said confidently,""This old man's words are useless, but this young man's words are useful, right?”
"I heard that Zefa is very concerned about his remaining disciples. Why don't you try to start with them?”
"Let them speak to persuade Zefa. Maybe they will succeed."
Karp's words enlightened Zhan Guo. That's right, why didn't he think of that?
It was also the fault of the Sengoku Republic for not paying attention to the younger generation. They always thought that the young navy in the third place was not promising, so they naturally excluded them.
It was all thanks to his disciple, Zeen, that Zefa was able to return. This method could be tried!
"Zen…Zen…"
Zhan Guo stroked his long beard, his narrowed eyes faintly revealing deep thoughts. He had once again recovered his demeanor as the navy marshal, the most intelligent general.
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